0.05).After the contamination,the mice body weight of high dose group of cypermethrin and dehamethrin were lower than the negative control group (P

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OBJECTIVETo study the effect of Morinda officinalis (MO) extract on cytoxan (CTX) -impaired spermatogenesis of adult male SD rats.

METHODSWe randomly divided 56 adult male SD rats into seven groups of equal number: blank control, CTX model, CTX + NS, CTX + 10 g/kg MO, CTX + 20 g/kg MO, CTX + 30 g/kg MO, and CTX + 40 g/kg MO. We made the models of impaired spermatogenesis in the SD rats by intraperitoneal injection of CTX and treated the animal models by intragastric administration of MO at the concentrations of 10, 20, 30, and 40 g per kg per d, respectively. After two weeks of medication, we observed the changes in the body weight, testicular and epididymal indexes, and microstructure of the testis tissue, measured the mean seminiferous tubule diameter (MSTD) , and obtained testicular biopsy scores (TBS) in different groups, followed by comparative analyses.

RESULTSAfter treatment, the CTX + NS group showed no remarkable differences in the body weight ([234.83 ± 28.77] g) and epididymal index (2.71 ± 0.34) from those of the four CTX + MO groups, but exhibited a significantly lower testicular index ([12.15 ± 1.04] g) than those in the CTX + 20 g/kg MO ([13.71 ± 0.97] g), CTX + 30 g/kg MO, ([13.30 ± 0.29] g), and CTX + 40 g/kg MO group ([13.48 ± 0.51] g) (P < 0.05). Light microscopy revealed obvious pathological changes of the testis tissue in the CTX + NS group and significantly ameliorated structures of the seminiferous tubules in the CTX + MO 10, 20, 30, and 40 g/kg groups, with the MSTD of (204.78 ± 11.03), (216.55 ± 10.93), (218.03 ± 11.23), and (218.59 ± 14.06) μm, respectively, and the TBS of 9.03 ± 0.39, 9.69 ± 0.26, 9.83 ± 0.18, and 9.89 ± 0.11, respectively, all significantly higher than (189.74 ± 8.55) μm and 5.95 ± 1.21 in the CTX + NS group (P < 0.05). The efficacy of MO extract was increased in a concentration-dependent manner.

CONCLUSIONMorinda officinalis extract can repair cytoxan-induced damage to rat spermatogenesis, with may achieve the best effect at the concentrations of 30 and 40 g per kg per d.

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Objective To observe the anti-androgenic activity of two pyrethroids (cypermethrin and fenpropathrin) in vivo. Methods SD rats aged 6 weeks were castrated ,and then housed for one week. The rats were randomly divided into groups, six in each: negative control group,cypermethrin and fenpropathrin group, positive control group. The rats were subcutaneously injected with testosterone propionate (TP) 100 ?g(/kg?d)for 7 consecutive days. Peanut oil, cypermethrin [ 45, 90, 180 mg/(kg?d)], fenpropathrin[10, 20, 40 mg/ (kg?d) ], flutamide[ 20 mg(/kg?d) ] were subcutaneously injected for 7 consecutive days at the same time. The sex accessory glands and serum hormone were detected. Results Compared with the negative group, no significant differences were observed in the sex accessory glands/tissues (seminal vesicles with coagulating glands, dorsolateral prostate, the ventral prostate and levator ani muscles) and the levels of serum hormones of the pyrethroids groups. Compared with the negative group, the masses of all the sex accessory glands/tissues decreased significantly in the positive group . Compared with the negative group, the level of LH increased significantly in the positive group. Conclusion No obvious anti-androgenic effects induced by cypermethrin and fenpropathrin in castrated SD rats has been observed.

Objective To understand the situation of benzene series compounds pollution inside some Passenger cars in Tangshan and provide data for the formulation of corresponding countermeasures for the prevention and control of the pollution. Methods One hundred and twenty-two cars used for different periods of time were selected from March, 2009 to May, 2009 and the concentrations of benzene,toluene and xylene were determined.At the same time the basic situation (car type, date of manufacture) was investigated with questionnaire. Results The disqualified rate of benzene, toluene, xylene were 14.8%(18/122), 26.2%(32/122) and 20.5%(25/122) respectively. Eighty-one cars did not meet the standard, accounting for 66.4 %(81/122). The median of benzene, toluene, xylene in the cars used within six months were 0.086, 0.900, 0.400 mg/m3 respectively. The exceeded rate of benzene, toluene, xylene inside the cars which were used for not more than six months were 28.6%(10/35), 57.1%(20/35), 60.0%(21/35) respectively. The concentrations of benzene series compounds decreased gradually later on. The concentrations of benzene inside the cars with adsorbent were lower, the concentrations of toluene inside the highgrade cars were higher and the concentrations of xylene inside the cars with leather seats was higher. Conclusion Benzene, toluene, xylene pollution inside cars has been showed in this investigation in Tangshan. The concentrations of benzene series compounds are associated with using time, adsorbent, car grade and the seat material.

AIM: To investigate the effects of estrogen interference on ab dominal adipose accumulation in C7BL/6J mice. METHODS: Estrogen was administrated to the ovariectomized mice (estrogen-deprived model) and the changes of abdominal adipose weight of the mice in the normal estrous cycle and pro-menopausal were observed. Mice of 3 months old were randomly divided into c ontrol, ovariectomized (OVX), OVX+estrogen 15-days (E d 15 ) and OVX+ estrog en 60-days (E d 60 ) groups. Each group had 10 mice. Mice were raised and sa crificed until 7 months old after ovariectomized. 5 months and 10 months old mic e were divided into control, estrous cycle normal + estrogen 60 days, pro-menop ausal and pro-menopausal+60 days groups. 17?-estradiol time-release pellets ( 0.18 mg/pellet) were given ic in 15 days and 60 days before mice w ere sacrificed. RESULTS: The abdominal adipose weight in OVX gro up increased significantly (P 0.05 ). There was no difference in the abdominal adipo se weight between control and estrous cycle normal + estrogen 60-days groups, a nd between pro-menopausal and pro-menopausal+ estrogen 60-days groups. CONCLUSION: Ovariectomy significantly influences the metabolism of abd ominal adipose that causes adipose accumulation. Estrogen interference, especial ly long-term administration, can attenuate the abdominal adipose accumulation. Exogenous estrogen interference has no effect on abdominal adipose accumulation on cycle normal and pro-menopausal mice.

Objective To investigate the activity changes of gelatinase in the formation of ascending aortic aneurysm.Methods Thirty five young Wistar rats were divided into two groups:the control group and the experiment group.The rat models induced by ascending aorta banding were made.The ascending aortas were taken after 3-5 months operation,changes of gelatinase activity was observed by gelatin zymography and film in situ zymography.Results Gelatinase activity of ascending aortic aneurysm was significantly increased compared with that of normal ascending aortic aorta.Conclusion Elevation of gelatinase activity may play a significant role in the formation of ascending aortic aneurysm.

Objective To investigate the expressions and significance of transforming growth factor-beta 1(TGF?1) and its typeⅡ receptor(TGF?RⅡ) in experimental rat ascending aortic aneurysm of rat model.Methods The rat ascending aortic aneurysm models were made by banding ascending aorta of young Wistar rats.The ascending aortas were taken 4 months after operation.Immunohistochemistry staining and Western blotting were used to investigate the expressions of TGF?1 and TGF?RⅡ.Result Immunohistochemistry staining results showed that TGF?1 expressed in all layers of the aortic aneurysm and the control.TGF?RⅡ was extensively located in the hyperplastic intima and tunica media smooth muscle cells in the aortic aneurysm,while there was only a little positive staining in the control group.Western blotting results indicated that the expression levels of TGF?1 and TGF?RⅡ in the aortic aneurysm were stronger than the control,P

Objective To investigate the safety and efficacy of rotational atherectomy in coronary artery calcification lesions used domestic drug eluting stent.Methods Clinical data of 14 patients with 20 coronary artery calcification lesions were analyzed. The success rates and follow-up results of rotational atherectomy in coronary artery calcification lesions used domestic drug eluting stent were analyzed.Results Procedural success was achieved in all patients.No main adverse cardiovascular events (including cardiac death, Q wave myocardial infarction and emergency coronary surgery) occurred during operation. 9 patients (64.3%) were checked by coronary angiography after 9 months, and no one was found with in-stent restenosis. Conclusion Rotational atherectomy in coronary artery calcification lesions used domestic drug eluting stent is effective and safe in the treatment of coronary artery calcification lesions, it can increase the success rate of percutaneous coronary intervention .

Objective To explore the grouping of youth with health risk behaviors and the characteristics of each group,and to provide the basis for improving intervention programs.Methods This study used data from Demonstration Research on Assessment,Warning and Intervention of Youth Risk Behaviors in China,with 249 adolescents being enrolled in the tertiary intervention part of this research.Two step cluster analysis and quick cluster analysis were used together to regroup these enrolled adolescents who had been grouped into four groups.The differences among new groups were examined.Results Kappa consistency test showed high consistency between two solutions of cluster analysis (Kappa=0.861,P＜0.001),which certified the stability of clustering result.The enrolled adolescents were clustered into three groups:impulsive explicit group,high-risk suicide group and diet/sport problem group.The differences were significant among three groups in 7 variables for clustering,including the dimension mean scores of four risk behaviors,the total mean scores of Mental Health Scale of Middle School Students,the total scores of CES-D and the total scores of SAS (F=13.874-125.753,P＜0.001).Sex ratios were significantly different among three groups as well (x2=59.059,P＜0.001),and male/female ratio of impulsive explicit group was higher than other two groups.Conclusion Cluster analysis can well group youth with health risk behaviors,and intervention programs might be more effective in view of the above grouping.